Sep. 9, 2007 - Long-winded Blogging at It's Finest!!!
Our computer has been on the fritz as of late. It now has new 'guts' and I've got some catching up to do. Grab a cup of tea/coffee, sit back and get ready for some blabbering:)!!!
Salmon season has come to a close here in our neck of the woods. The guys made it out for one last hooray but alas! They came home empty-handed, or 'skunked', as they would say. They had lots of fun, however, and here is proof. This picture needs some explaining! Craig and the boys were anchored next to our neighbors-who've-become-friends. They have two daughters that are about the same ages as our boys, and the four of them have this idyllic friendship that they will reminisce about with their children and grandchildren in years to come. It's really very sweet. All that's to say, they were fishing next to the girls and the kids got this grand idea to 'transport' a baggie with gum in it from one boat to the other. It was really quite the clever put-together that required one of the girls to cast her line with a weight attached to it into our boat. Then they attached the baggie to the line with a paper clip and slid it from their boat to ours! It was a success (after literally hours of working at it) and the feeling of accomplishment far outweighed the possessing of the gum! Such treasured memories for these kids!
I recently went on a bit of a sewing spree. I must confess to getting a tad obsessive when it comes to sewing! It draws me into the wee hours of the night with its productive thrill and leaves me dark-eyed and fatigued in the morning. It has been fun to have a little girl to sew for (and now another!!!) and this is my latest creation on one of God's sweetest creations: my Hannah!
Miss Sarah Grace is growing and changing daily, as infants have a way of doing. Her smile is one of the sweetest things I've ever laid eyes upon. Seriously, she melts the very core of me with her endearing smile. To be adored as she adores her daddy and I is honoring and humbling all at the same time. Sometimes my praise and thanksgiving to God for her life brings me to tears. I am so very grateful for this little girl. Look at this smile (meant very much for her daddy!):
And I had a strong suspicion that she was going to make our third thumb-sucker. This week she proved me right!
And our latest science project: a female Garden Spider being courted by a large suitor! I hate (yes, I know we are not to use that word in our home but I actually mean it, so that makes it okay!) spiders with every cell in my body but I must admit this has been interesting to observe. Mrs. Spider has made her abode right outside our dining room window, in between the window and our outdoor shade. We have gotten to watch her capture and consume several various insects resulting in an ever expanding girth. And now the arrival of a mate. They will both die soon after their purpose is accomplished (as will the sac of eggs, but don't tell my children!!!!) but in the mean time, it really has been mightly fascinating. 
Comments
Sep. 11, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Anonymous
You are sewing!? Amazing...I'm thinking about getting Gabrielle started on sewing this fall on simple things. Oh I love sewing, but I need my beauty sleep:-) Michelle
Sep. 13, 2007 - I'm back
Posted by Phyllis
Hello! I'm back online and looking forward to catching up with your blog. Can't wait to read back and hear all about your sweet new baby! If you have a chance, could you email me (mayakovsky@willphyl.com)? I'd like to discuss some birth questions with you.
